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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1408311310' post='2528955'] You'll get as many suggestions as there are members... so I'll say Status Half-Wounds 45-105, or... Fender Steel Flats 9050ML 50-100. [/quote] I guess it has to be +1 for Status flats or half's from me as two of my 3 favourites have them on

I was able to compare the USA EB Stingray 5 and Indonesian Ray35 (identical to my own), back to to back in GuitarGuitar on St Johns road in Edinburgh last week. They both felt very similar and I couldn't spot any difference in build quality or set up. That maybe isn't that surprising as the Indonesian Ray35 has an orange sticker on it, which reads something like "assembled and set up in Orange County California USA". The basses felt roughly the same weight, if anything the Indonesian one felt the more substantial and neither felt heavy. They both sounded great. I would say that on first listen with the EQ flat I preferred the USA one, as it sounded a touch more aggressive. After swapping back and forward several times and trying different EQ settings I concluded that in practise there was no real difference. The big difference was price as the EB/USA was £1700+ and the Ray35 was £825 I marginally preferred the USA one but I think that was down to the tiny differences that you get between two similar basses rather than any quality of sonic reasons so I guess that and the name badge would also be the only reason for me to pick the US one. If anyone is up in Edinburgh check them out and let me know if you agree. They also have 4 stringers. The differences between them may be more substantial

OK thanks all. I'm going to go for an isolated supply. I already have an in line supply that isn't working well with my current pedal combo

He sounds genuine, it was for sale at £650 and then £600 for a few weeks. I chatted to the seller and he wanted it collected in person and won't courier. It's worth a trip now

I'm having trouble with a noisy PSU so am looking for a cheap but good alternative. I run up to half a dozen 9v pedals Does anyone use one of these or have a good alternative suggestion please? [url="http://www.pmtonline.co.uk/mxr-m237-dc-power-brick-silver.html"]http://www.pmtonline...ick-silver.html[/url]

Thanks, I have a plan in my head. Stain the front black and sand it back a little to show off the grain. If I'm blown away by that then I'll maybe just finish off in that colour but I may continue and sand away a little more down the center of the guitar, from the neck to the bridge and then apply a red stain. I'll just leave the back as it is. It should be a fun project

If you need pedals I suggest a Harke Bass for Attack. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C91FNiALTFY I also have a Agro Aguilar distortion. Yes its a distortion but it adds lots of crunch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrxwRcWv32I Hope that helps

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1406973120' post='2516318'] Sterling by Musicman basses are really good quality, imv. [/quote] I have a Ray35 and would love a USA MM. In fact I know the exact one I would have if I had the necessary £1700 to buy it. Having said that when I took my Sterling for a set up the tech told me "that is a really nice bass, better than most of the USA ones I have worked on over the years" and he has worked on a lot of basses. That backs up what you said.

[quote name='Pete1967' timestamp='1406970145' post='2516279'] A flame maple top would look great if it were stained black first, sanded back and then stained with a colour. [/quote] I like that sound of that a lot!

I like it but I'm pale skinned and grey haired and I don't want to look like "the ghost bass player" on stage. It's much less anaemic with the "badger hole" sticker on it. Note: its a black circular sticker that I put below the strings so that it looks like the first ever acoustic Warwick FNA bass. The badger reference is my band The Angry Badgers. If it was hard coat finish I wouldn't bother

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1406981504' post='2516410'] [attachment=168201:703945_809997128.jpg] [/quote] Thanks, that looks a bit over complicated Paul as I would have trouble deciding which end of the Marker to use.

Thanks, thats encouraging. The maple looks like it is a really close tight grain so hopefully the wax won't be too deep. There is a dark band of 1-2mm between the maple cap and back so in theory I should be able to do only the front id I'm really carful. if it doesn't work I could do the back too but I think that is going to be trickier to get right. I'm going to wait a bit though as I'm hoping to use this to record later this year. It may have to be a winter project. Sounds like fun! Any recommendations for wax remover? Note: I would sell and get another but there aren't many non-jazzman FNA's around. Anyway I like this one and it has a bart pre-amp in it.

[quote name='clauster' timestamp='1374775605' post='2153150'] Please tell me these Sterlings are awful basses and I shouldn't consider buying one. [/quote] I'm afraid not they are very nice basses. You can go with your heart or your head as either way they are a good choice. If in doubt go 2nd hand. Don't let the pickup configuration influence you as its the sound thats important. My Ray35 has given me a nice problem as its one of three really basses that I love and I keep changing between then. I want to get down to two but really can't decide at the moment.

Hi, I have a Warwick FNA that is getting a lot of love at the moment like this one: [url="http://www.doctorbass.net/en/c/?iddoc=1000167694"]http://www.doctorbas...ddoc=1000167694[/url] The only thing is that I wish it were black or maybe dark red red or blue because I'm just not into light coloured basses. I've only had it a year so don't have the original spec but it looks like a wax finish rather than varnish to me. Assuming it is it should be straightforward to clean and stain in a colour that I like. Am I right or wrong and what problems do I need to look out for?

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1406927189' post='2516063'] ok. take a deep breath. Repeat after me... unless you're really hard up on cash. [b]It is okay, to have two basses[/b] I had a warwick and passive fender for years - and you know what after a few months you will find some things that the thumb can do far better than the jazz.... if you have them both you have the choice. [/quote] +1 and your still in the honeymoon period with your new bass. its way to early to give up on your previous love.

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1402313737' post='2471923'] As others have stated it comes down to practise, practise, practise. [/quote] I had my first playing and singing gig recently. Loads of practise as suggested and I felt confident. Then when I went to sing I got feed back and the band decided to play the song a tad faster than usual. I just about managed to get through it OK. Back to more practising I guess!

[quote name='stubass' timestamp='1406848635' post='2515390'] I tend to mostly play with my thumb resting on the string above. Obviously, I can't do this with the E string so tend to use an imaginary one if that makes sense. Does anyone specificly play a 5 for this reason? [/quote] I play the same way. I don't play 5's for that reason as I occasionally use the "B" but find it a very comfortable solution. I would add that on first impressions the necks on G&L don't seem to suit me-would love to try one for a while to see how I got on with it as they sound great.

Hi, I haven't played that one but I have had SGR guitars and a Stiletto Custom bass. My experience is that Schecter quality control is high, even on their low cost guitars. As the "Hellraisers" are at the top of their range it should be a great guitar. If you like EMG's go for it. You will get a lot of bass for your money. Alternatively let me know as I may be interested in a trade as I'd love to try one.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1406722159' post='2514053'] The JAN system is superb and I really wouldn't downgrade to a standard unadjustable nut; the bridge and nut setup is on of the Warwick plus points for sure. Buy a Tedur(plastic, basically) Just-A-Nut III and have that fitted? If you have £60 odd spare, the brass Just a Nut III could be yours, too, as fitted to all German top-end Warwicks now If you have to go non-Warwick, please don't put a white nut on! [/quote] On further reading it seems that the Just-a-nut111 is a much better design than the JA11 (that is a disaster). Thoman have a good deal on the Just-a-nuts at the moment. It's less that £50 for a brass one so I will go that route. Thanks